Benefits of the Temazcal -Sweat shop- Temazcal (from the Nahuatl temazcalli, ‘steam house/temple’, from temaz ‘steam’ and calli ‘house’), is a steam bath used in traditional medicine and religion in Mesoamerican cultures and also in North America. It is carried out within various structures, ranging from houses made of reeds / willow branches covered by petates, mud and/or grass in the form of domes or small horizontal cylindrical shapes, commonly called toritos, to stone and brick buildings.

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The Sweat Lodge, temazcal or inipi is a powerful therapy for bonding with the land and feeds us the awakening of our ancestral memory. But in addition to the work for our spirit, this circle of medicine gives us many physical benefits. Currently it is known that the temazcal stimulates the lymphatic system, helps to dispose of toxins, since when the temperature rises above 40 degrees Celsius the skin becomes a third kidney, the high temperature to which we are exposed inside a temazcal encourages the body to sweat, the humidity does not allow the sweat to evaporate, so the body’s self-regulation system (sympathetic and parasympathetic system ) responds, (homeostasis) circulation is accelerated and we sweat even more, eliminating toxins as much as possible, the skin turns red indicating that excessive heat and cold are being expelled, achieving the balance that is required in the body, in this way we sweat more than when we perform any type of exercise since, during and after the temazcal, the body’s metabolism reaches a rate similar to running or swimming for a long time. It also tones the skin, acts purifying the respiratory tract and the digestive system, tones the nervous system, helps in bone, muscular and gynecological problems, it is an ideal vehicle that transports us to a state of peace and inner tranquility, quieting the mind when experiencing the heat of the bath and of the healing properties that nature gives us through the different medicinal plants that are used in it. The temazcal surpasses in benefit and efficiency the common steam baths, since the person in charge of the temazcal can increase or the heat, thus adjusting to the specific conditions that the participants require, in addition, the steam is created from herbal teas, herbs that are chosen according to the condition to be treated. The heat must be higher than normal body temperature to induce perspiration, high humidity inhibits the evaporation of sweat, normally cooling the body, it is estimated that each liter of sweat lost in the temazcal is the equivalent of the work done by the body. kidney in several days. During an intense session of temazcalli, between 2 and 3 kg of body weight are lost, of which a high proportion is water, approximately 1,500 ml of sweat is lost in one session, through which the excretion is increased. end products of metabolism (toxins) such as uric acid, creatinine, urea, lactic acid, sodium chloride; it also balances the acid-alkaline PH of the blood and contributes to the elimination of heavy metals that are absorbed in modern societies; such as Zinc, Mercury, Copper, Lead among others. When the intensity of sweat is low, the concentration of these harmful substances is high. Water is the ideal conductor of electricity, the electricity of our body is better manifested where there is water, if we hinder the functions of the skin, cellular waste they will obstruct its breathing, leaving skin dry and without energy. By using cold water inside the temazcal as part of the therapy, the body makes movement of blood volume, through the heart, with this a fairly energetic circulatory exercise is given way (contraindicated in serious heart disease problems), this is known by naturopaths as “blood washing”, by cleaning the blood of impurities, stimulating the sweat glands, circulatory system and naturally improves cardiovascular deficiencies. In fifty minutes of bathing it is possible to eliminate a liter of sweat equivalent to a kg of toxins. The temazcal used medically in ailments related to internal cold has been of great importance, especially in the treatment of female disorders, it causes heat in the ovaries , fallopian tubes and uterus, it is indicated in infertility, pregnancy, post pregnancy, purification and flow of breast milk, and to recover the firmness of the skin. Hippocrates, father of Western medicine said: “Give me a fever and I will cure you any disease”, the hyperthermia induced through the temazcal is comparable to a state of temporary fever which benefits enormously, since it stimulates the defensive capacity against different types of infections; high temperatures also facilitate cell revitalization and repair. Currently, science knows that heat increases the functions of each organ and, in particular, that of the immune system, in this way we can explain the wise action of the body by raising the temperature ( fever) in the presence of certain diseases or infections. The Lymphatic System is one of those responsible for cleaning and purifying the body, of great importance for its purifying action on the human body. Jungle Meditation Path – Oscar VeraThe temazcal stimulates the glandular system, in particular the pineal and pituitary glands, they are known as the master glands, since they govern the glandular activity of the entire body, such as the thyroid, adrenal, hormonal, sexual etc. The steam that is produced inside the temazcal when water is sprayed on the red-hot volcanic stones creates a significant amount of negatively charged ozone, which by combining the action of shaking the bouquet of aromatic leaves will eliminate alkaloids and their essences combined with ionizing energy they produce more ozone, science has discovered important therapeutic uses of ozone, its germicidal action stands out, which acts as a powerful natural antibiotic inside the temazcal. The high presence of negative ions exerts reactions in the body, causing the aura (electromagnetic bio-structuring pattern) expands, manifesting itself radiantly in all the functions of the body including those of the brain. The aura is the one who directed the construction of the body in which we live and who keeps it working, the practice of temazcal therapy allows and encourages this auric intelligence to regenerate the body. The electric field runs through all cells, organs and the entire nervous system , stimulating all physiological functions and metabolism; if the electric field is too weak, it manifests tiredness, listlessness and lack of vitality. This is the main cause of the fatigue and numbness felt when traveling in cars, planes, tanks, submarines, and trains. The same thing happens when working in an environment with air conditioning or heating, it usually leaves people completely exhausted, even if they do nothing more than sit behind a desk, a person who works in the field, the same hours with a strenuous physical effort, they do not present this exhaustion at the end of their work, the difference is the quality of the air. The infrared rays emitted by the hot stones are very useful, especially in those conditions where these rays have demonstrated their effectiveness and therapeutic benefits. The healing effects of infrared rays are very important and beneficial in the temazcal, it is an alternative treatment for pain, very useful in suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, the rehabilitation of joints affected by this disease, it provides great help to people suffering from sciatica , rheumatism and in all conditions where it is required to increase blood flow, decrease joint stiffness and pain, improve circulation in general and reduce stress.

Some of the benefits provided by the temazcal:

– Relieves premenstrual discomfort – It helps you lose weight – Helps eliminate toxins – Benefits blood circulation – Cleanses the digestive system – Deatrophy (sic) the muscles – Reduces bone problems – Filters the airways – Encourages introspection and reflection – Decreases liver disorders, – Reduces the size of ovarian cysts, – Relaxes the nervous system reducing stress and anguish, – Solve problems of menstrual irregularity, – Tones the skinThe heating to which the body is subjected during the bath in the temazcal therapy, reaches high temperatures producing a series of reactions, among them: it stimulates the superficial and deep circulation of the blood, accelerates the frequency of the heartbeat increasing its force It also generates the action of thermal regulation mechanisms and activates metabolism. It is an effective method to stimulate all the internal organs, since by sweating in large quantities, we discard accumulated toxins, it is said that it helps in obesity treatments, being a very effective aid for the loss of body fat, it stimulates the basal metabolism simulating physical activity as if you were exercising. Significantly improves the functioning of the skin and kidneys, since it stimulates the disposal of toxic substances by opening and activating the pores of the skin.

Therapeutic properties of temazcal

Women’s reproductive system: This bath is recommended to remove malignant cold or heat from the body. Most of the problems associated with the reproductive system of women have to do with coldness, the temazcal contributes by heating the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the uterus, if we use herbs of a hot nature such as Santa María, cinnamon, rosemary, pirul, pennyroyal, pericón and patchouli among others. Currently there are many couples who manage to get pregnant by regularly attending the temazcal bath. Traditional midwives used it with pregnant women as a preventive, curative and delivery care, taking advantage of the occasion By accommodating the baby for its good birth, inside the temazcal the womb of the pregnant woman expands, making the labor of childbirth much easier. Both in the Mexican Republic and in Central America, the pre-Hispanic bath with medicinal plants was used in these two important events in the life of a woman. After childbirth, the mother was bathed several times with medicinal herbs so that her womb would contract and return to her original state. At this stage the bath is not as hot as usual, the temazcalero takes care that the heat does not exceed 40 degrees Celsius, not only the warmth of the place helps in…